ABSTRACT
While images are now universally recognized as an extraordinary medium for synthesizing and conveying knowledge, this understanding is largely due to the rediscovery of the theoretical role of representation during the Renaissance. Visualizing Venice embraces these new technologies in the service of urban and architectural history. The integration of digital representation with historical research enables the presentation of urban transformation over time. Models perform a dual function: in addition to being exceptional vehicles for the communication and dissemination of the complex process of urban transformation, they stimulate new approaches to the study of historic architecture. Among the multimedia installations featured in the exhibition, one in particular offered visitors the opportunity to interact with the selection of historical content. The production of the application also generated new research and new conclusions. The process of creating and viewing 3D models is transformative for understanding urban and architectural history.
